The Purnell Swett Rams will take on the South View Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Purnell Swett fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Jack Britt on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Buccaneers by a score of 16-15.
Lanna Haggans led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one double. Chloe Chavis was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, South View had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Pirates 13-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
JORDYNN PARNELL made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, South View let DESTINY SHOULARS and SAVANNA HARDEE run wild. SHOULARS went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while HARDEE went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one triple. That's the most RBI HARDEE has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of MADDY CLARK, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
South View always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lumberton only posted an OBP of .211.
South View's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Purnell Swett, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Purnell Swett's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South View, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Purnell Swett continue to outrun the ball?
Purnell Swett came up short against South View in their previous matchup back in March, falling 3-0. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
